In this essay we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Immunology 2. History of Immunology 3. Scope. Essay on the Meaning of Immunology: In the process of evolution, the body of organisms has developed the property of distinguishing "self" and "nonself", the "self" is accepted and "nonself" is rejected or degraded. For the rejection or degradation of "nonself", organisms' body [...]
The following points highlight the three main types of immunity present in humans. The types are: 1. Innate (Natural or Nonspecific) Immunity 2. Acquired (Specific or Adaptive) Immunity 3. Active and Passive Immunity. Type # 1. Innate (Natural or Nonspecific) Immunity: Innate immunity (also called nonspecific or natural immunity) refers to the inborn-ability of the body to resist, and is [...]
The following points highlight the three main types of serological reactions that occur in human body. The types are: 1. Neutralization 2. Precipitation 3. Agglutination. Serological Reaction: Type # 1. Neutralization: Neutralization is a type of serological reaction which occurs between a toxin and its antibody (antitoxin) or between a virus and its antiserum. The reaction is so named, because [...]